Universal Basic Income – The African Arena

Breaking: Government Planning to Merge All Grants Into a Single Universal Basic Income Scheme

June 16, 2025 by Sakashi Mehta

Universal Basic Income Scheme – In a groundbreaking move, the government is reportedly planning to consolidate all existing social welfare grants into a single, streamlined Universal Basic Income (UBI) system. This ambitious reform aims to simplify the current social support framework by unifying various grants—including old age, child support, disability, and unemployment relief—into one guaranteed … Read more

SASSA’s June 30 Deadline for SRD Reverification Nears – Submit Your UBI Documents to Avoid Payment Delays

May 29, 2025 by Sakashi Mehta

SRD Reverification Deadline – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a critical reminder for all current Special Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beneficiaries to complete their Universal Basic Income (UBI) document reverification process by June 30, 2025. This move is aimed at strengthening the integrity of the grant system and ensuring that … Read more

UBI Grant Starts May 30 – Check Monthly Payout, Eligibility, and Application Steps Now

May 19, 2025 by Sakashi Mehta

UBI Grant – Starting May 30, 2025, South Africa’s social welfare system is undergoing a massive transformation with the official rollout of the Universal Basic Income (UBI) Grant. This comprehensive financial support initiative is aimed at replacing the temporary SRD Grant, which was introduced during the pandemic, with a more permanent and inclusive solution. The … Read more